Nokia, DISH to Deploy 5G Standalone Core in Public Cloud

 By J. Sharpe Smith, Inside Towers Technology Editor Nokia has said it will deploy a 5G Standalone (SA) Core for DISH Network using Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) public cloud, supporting DISH's cloud-native, OpenRAN-based 5G network.

Nokia is providing voice core, cloud packet core, subscriber data management, device management, as well as professional end-to-end security services, which will allow cost-effective management of the 5G network, according to DISH. The 5G SA Core on AWS will also enable automation required to meet evolving customer needs, allowing DISH to support new enterprise and consumer 5G use cases, including network slicing, quickly and securely across multiple cloud stacks at end-customer premises. Continue Reading